Paris Junior College News Archive
Welcome to the PJC News Archive. Listed on the pages below are the hundreds of news items released by PJC over the previous few years.
Owens Centennial Celebration set for November
The tribute will recognize the 100th birthday of William A. Owens, a Lamar County native, noted author, and former Columbia University professor.
Read MoreWal-Mart donation supports adult education
Photo: Wal-Mart on Tuesday donated $2,500 to Paris Junior College's Adult Education and Family Literacy program.
Read MoreThe call goes out to tell a story, sing a song
Those interested in acting and singing are invited to audition for a part in the upcoming PJC productin of "Tell Me A Story - Sing Me A Song" Thursday, Sept. 15.
Read MorePJC fall enrollment increases by 6 percent
Enrollment at the three Paris Junior College campuses hit 4,371 this semester, and contact hours surpassed 1 million for the first time.
Read MorePJC welcomes students displaced by Katrina
Paris Junior College has made special provisions for students fleeing the hurricane-ravaged Gulf coast to continue their education in the Lone Star State.
Read MoreAuditions set for fall theatre productions
Love the theatre and want to be a part of it? Here's your chance: Auditions for the Paris Junior College Speech and Theatre Department's fall productions are open to everyone.
Read MoreE.C. Hancock retires after 41 years at PJC
The math and biology instructor estimates he has taught more than 15,000 students during his Paris Junior College career, and has seen the college's student body grow from 400 to 4,000.
Read MorePJC budget approved; tax rate unchanged
Regents left PJC's tax rate unchanged for the coming year, and approved a $19.8 million budget for 2005-2006, an increase of $923,000.
Read MoreLady Dragons rank on WBCA academic list
Coach Scott Hyland's 2004-2005 squad placed 12th on the WBCA's annual academic ranking of junior college teams.
Read MoreHomer honored as Distinguished Alumnus
The District 3 state representative is lauded by friends and colleagues during a banquet in his honor Aug. 11.
Read MoreTIJT instructor meets a racing legend at NY show
Frank Poye, AWI certified watchmaker and instructor at the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology, was introduced to racing legend Mario Andretti while attending the JA International Jewelry Show in New York.
Read MoreRoss Hodge named assistant basketball coach
Former Dragon and assistant at Texas A&M University-Commerce returning to Paris Junior College.
Read MoreReport from Sri Lanka: The long trip east
TIJT instructor Tony Underwood writes about the long journey to Sri Lanka he and fellow instructor Harrel Harrison recently completed. The two will spend the next several weeks teaching in the island nation off the coast of India.
Read MoreHomer to be honored as Distinguished Alumnus
Recognition banquet for state representative is scheduled for Aug. 11 in Harold E. Hunt Physical Education Center.
Read MoreHub Hollis Field getting new seats in covered area
Fans and supporters of the Dragons can contribute to the effort by "purchasing" a new seat, and inscriptions will note the donor or the person the donor wishes to honor.
Read MorePJC receives three Workforce Commission grants
Funds will be used for outreach services to first-generation college students and for training programs for business and industry.
Read MoreDavid Johnson named new PJC golf coach
Abilene native has coached at Navarro, Cisco College and Howard Payne University and is a former Junior College All-American football player at Cisco College.
Read MoreAshley Johnston named assistant softball coach
Louisiana native joining the PJC Dragons effective Aug. 1.
Read MoreQuick THEA testing set for all campuses
Testing slated for July 9 at the Paris campus, as well as at the Greenville Center and Sulphur Springs Center.
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